The Musicians Foundation (a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2004) is dedicated to providing scholarships to talented, but financially challenged students at Musicians Institute (MI) in order to help them achieve their educational goals.

Donations to the Musicians Foundation are fully tax-deductible and 100% of all funds received are applied directly to student scholarships.

Our Mission

The mission of The Musicians Foundation is to support (contemporary) music students in the Los Angeles area who exhibit talent and/or are financially challenged to help them achieve their educational goals at the college level. The foundation engages in (and sponsors) the creation, development, administration and funding of post-secondary music education scholarships as well as fostering relationships, building partnerships, expanding public awareness, and providing educational opportunities in support of post-secondary music education.

We strive to inspire investment in education and achieve annual goals of renewable and sustainable funding. Through personal outreach and public advocacy, we seek to build awareness, create alliances and inspire action in support of music education.

Founded in 1977, Musicians Institute offers a variety of Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree and Certificate programs in the fields of contemporary music performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, and Vocals), Audio Engineering, Independent Artist Development, Film and Television Production, Guitar Design, and Music Business.

Since it opened its doors, tens of thousands of students from around the world have attended MI and graduates are working in every area of the music industry. A few notable examples include members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Korn, and Nine Inch Nails, touring and recording musicians with Christina Aguilera, Pink, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John, recording artists Keb Mo, Jeff Buckley and Brooke White, and many, many more.

Each year, many students with equally outstanding potential face significant financial obstacles that threaten to prevent them from reaching their educational goals. The mission of The Musicians Foundation is to provide financial assistance to help these aspiring professionals commence their studies, or to continue and complete their studies within their chosen program at MI. 100% of your tax-deductible donations to the Musicians Foundation go toward offsetting the cost of tuition for students in need who show a genuine commitment to learning and to advancing their careers in the music industry.

Previous and Current Donors (partial list)

The David Geffen Foundation

Seymour Duncan Pickups and Pedals

The D’Addario Foundation

ESP Guitars

Schecter Guitars

The Pat Hicks Charitable Trust

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

Make a Noise Foundation (Steve Vai)

W. Crane Guy Memorial Fund

Hard Rock Café Hollywood

Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (Joe Bonamassa)

Gilt City LA

Paiste Cymbals

Mitch Faber Memorial Fund

Sennheiser Microphones

Mojave Audio

MI 35th Anniversary Alumni Scholarship Fund

Daisy Rock Girl Guitars

Guitar it up for Girls

Individual donors like you

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All donations directly fund scholarships for MI students. When you give to the Musicians Foundation, you not only provide support to individual students, you also support the future of music education.

To make a contribution today, click on the “Donate” link and follow the instructions provided. To learn more about the Foundation and additional ways in which you can donate, contact:

Statement of Ethics

All individuals engaged in fundraising-related activities for The Musicians Foundation are required to maintain the highest standards of personal and professional ethics. Ethical behavior includes engaging in the spirit of teamwork; exhibiting respect for the institution, colleagues, students, faculty, and alumni; participating in those activities that are in the best interest of donors and the institution; avoiding real and perceived conflicts of interest; monitoring and sharing information regarding use of gift funds; and holding confidential all donor personal and financial information in accordance with administrative policy, federal and California state law, as well as sound donor relations practices.

The Musicians Foundation subscribes to the Donor Bill of Rights endorsed by the American Association of Fundraising Counsel (AAFRC), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).